COVID-19 Update

Over the past year, the College has communicated regularly to stakeholders with updates related to the impact of COVID-19. The College continues to take its cues from government and public health authorities and we remind employers and members to do the same. Practice considerations for social workers, social service workers and their employers Employers should note that while some members may be permitted to provide in-person services because of the nature of the services they…

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New Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resources

The College recently introduced new resources for social workers, social service workers, employers and other stakeholders that address issues related to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite members and employers to watch the following presentations from the College’s Educational Forums. Beyond Positive Intentions: Providing Equitable Services to LGBTQ+ NewcomersKhadijah Kanji, RSW and Serena Nudel, RSW share Access Alliance’s evidence-informed model of service delivery, and address the historical and legal context within which LGBTQ+ newcomers/refugees…

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College’s Complaints & Discipline Department Sees Uptick in Sexual Abuse-Related Complaints

The mandate of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is to protect the public interest. Everything the College does comes down to protecting the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. Over the last year, the College’s Complaints and Discipline Team has seen an increase in complaints related to sexual abuse allegations. This trend is of great concern to the College and warrants serious consideration on the part of…

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Q&A: Cross-Jurisdictional Practice

Are social workers and social service workers permitted to provide services to clients who live temporarily in Ontario? College members are permitted to practise with clients who currently live in Ontario, regardless of whether the client is in Ontario on a temporary or permanent basis. If the client continues to require services after returning to their home province or jurisdiction, members would need to consider the requirements in the College’s Standards of Practice for appropriate…

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